American actor learned about cooking, peacemaking with chef Moshe Basson at The Eucalyptus, a biblical themed restaurant in Jerusalem.
By MARC ISRAEL SELLEM, JPOST.COM STAFFJason Alexander 311(photo credit: Marc Israel Sellem)
Jason Alexander on Tuesday visited The Eucalyptus, a biblical themed restaurant in Jerusalem's Old City, where famous Israeli chef Moshe Basson, showed him how to make "makluba," a traditional Palestinian meal whose main ingredients are rice, chicken, and local spices.
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Basson, who owns the restaurant, is a member of "Chefs for Peace," an association that organizes meetings between Israeli and Palestinian chefs.The dinner was organized by "One Voice," a group that bridges the two sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in support of a two state solution.Basson demonstrated a "makluba" serving tradition in which the chef turns the pot seven times, waves his hands over it, andmakes a wish before pouring the meal onto the serving plate. Alexander, known for his versatility and range, added his comedic antics to the ritual for good measure.
